BIOL 466 - Population and Conservation Genetics (4)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fields of population and conservation genetics. Principles of population genetics are needed to understand evolution, epidemiology, and conservation biology. Forces and processes involved in shaping genetic variation, methods of measuring genetic variation and structure in natural populations, as well as strategies for worldwide conservation of endangered species will be emphasized. The course is a hybrid course and consists of lecture, primary literature discussions, and experimental computer simulations for analyzing or modeling population genetic data.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory/Audit
Course ID: 52561
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite: BIOL 142, BIOL 302, BIOL 303, and (STAT 350 or STAT 355) with a grade of ‘C’ or better.